THE LEADERSHIP JOURNAL
WORK HARD. HAVE FUN. MAKE HISTORY.
WELCOME TO AMAZON
We can’t wait for you to join us. As you get ready to transition into Amazon, we thought of sending you this booklet that could serve as a window to our peculiar culture. Of course, you will learn more about Amazon as you start to work with the customers, team and other stakeholders. We hope that this booklet helps you in making the right connections and aids in your learning process.
OUR VISION To be Earth’s most customer-centric company.
HOW IT STARTED Amazon started out in 1994 in the garage of Jeff’s family home in Bellevue, WA.
OUR ONLINE PRESENCE
OUR LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES
Customer Obsession Ownership
Amazon's Leadership Principles are the specific characteristics necessary for successful leadership at Amazon. All Amazonians (in any role) should demonstrate the Leadership Principles in one way or another. While each one is important, we like to think that leaders need the first principles to ultimately demonstrate the last: deliver results!
Invent & Simplify Are Right, A Lot Hire and Develop the Best Insist on the Highest Standards Think Big
The pages following will help you get a better understanding of our Leadership Principles. We continue to incorporate these principles into our recruiting, performance management and development strategies.
Bias for Action Frugality Vocally Self Critical Earn Trust of Others Dive Deep
Leadership Quote: Path of the company is path-dependent - it’s the lessons you learn along the way.
Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit Deliver Results